The match marked Gauff's first appearance since her semifinal exit at Flushing Meadows on September 11, where she fell to Elena Rybakina. Despite the three-week break, the two-time major champion demonstrated her resilience in Beijing, managing to regain control of the match after dropping the second set to seal her progression in the
A test of endurance in Beijing
The contest proved to be a demanding physical and mental test for the world-class competitor. After edging out a tight opening set in a tiebreak, Gauff faced a resurgence from Osorio, who leveled the match by taking the second set. However, Gauff responded with composure in the decider, breaking away to secure the victory and keep her tournament hopes alive.
Gauff, whose career highlights include winning the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open—both times defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final—is looking to make a deep run in this 128-draw tournament, which is scheduled to conclude on October 11.
Action continues at the China Open
While Gauff advanced, the tournament schedule continued with other notable fixtures. In the men's ATP 500 draw, top-seeded US Open champion Alexander Zverev was slated to face wild-card entry Shang Juncheng, while third-seeded Daniil Medvedev prepared for a second-round clash against Jan-Lennard Struff. Earlier in the day, Alex de Minaur secured a comeback victory, defeating Quentin Halys 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5.
